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Development Research Corporation

EIN 31-1433172 · Dayton, OH

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong96 out of 100GovernanceGood86 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE MISSION OF THE COALITION IS TO RECRUIT, EXPAND AND RETAIN JOBS IN THE DAYTON REGION. THE COALITION FOCUSES ON GROWING THE 14-COUNTY DAYTON REGION AND BOLSTERS JOB CREATION AND OPPORTUNITY BY SUPPORTING ENTREPRENEURIAL ACTIVITY, RETAINING AND ATTRACTING BUSINESSES, AND ADVOCATING FOR AND PROMOTING THE REGION'S ASSETS AT THE LOCAL, STATE AND NATIONAL LEVELS.

Income
$160,613
Spending
$74,650
Spent on programs
77%
Reserves
Over 10 years of spending
Largest source of income
investment income, 60%
Employees
0
Volunteers
7
Highest pay
$432,253, president & ceo

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 96 out of 100. Higher than 85% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover more than ten years of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 15% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 54% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 14% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    77% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 2 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 86 out of 100. Higher than 77% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    7 of 8 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (1)
  1. $57,680 spent. COLLABORATING WITH A VAST NETWORK OF STATE AND LOCAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PARTNERS, THE COALITION ASSISTS COMPANIES LOOKING TO EXPAND OR LOCATE TO THE COMMUNITY. IN THE DAYTON METROPOLITAN AREA, ONE OUT OF EVERY 11 JOBS IS A FEDERAL CIVILIAN, MILITARY, OR CONTRACTOR POSITION. BY SUPPORTING THE REGION'S LOCAL MILITARY CONTRACTORS, MILITARY PERSONNEL, AND FEDERAL INSTALLATIONS, THE COALITION HELPS PROMOTE JOB GROWTH IN THE REGION. THE COALITION COMMUNICATES WITH MEMBERS AND THE COMMUNITY THROUGH EVENTS INCLUDING ROUNDTABLES, FORUMS, AND PANEL DISCUSSIONS, AN ANNUAL MEETING, NEWSLETTERS, EMAILS AND PRESENTATIONS TO COMMUNITY PARTNERS UPON REQUEST.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since January 1996.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 21, 2026.

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